UFC officials Tuesday announced the booking, which takes place at
Chicago’s United Center. The evening’s main card airs live on Fox’s
flagship network, while Fox Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass will
broadcast the preliminary card.

Sullivan rides a six-fight winning streak into his UFC debut, most
recently stopping Jesus
Martinez this past August under the Cage Fury Fighting
Championships banner. The New Jersey resident owns 10 of his 14 pro
wins via knockout and has not lost since dropping a unanimous
decision in the Ring of Combat cage nearly three years ago.

Rhodes suffered the lone defeat of his career this past March, when
he was quickly submitted by surging prospect Brandon
Thatch. The Roufusport product rebounded with a pair of
victories, however, as “Biggie” stopped Benjamin
Smith in June before winning the Resurrection Fighting Alliance
welterweight title in a unanimous verdict this past October at RFA
10.